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fructan

CHEBI:CHEBI_28796

Definition

Polysaccharides composed of fructose residues.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
(C6H10O5)n

Alternative Names

  • (2,6-beta-D-Fructosyl)n
  • (2,6-beta-D-Fructosyl)n+1
  • 2,6-beta-D-Fructan
  • beta-D-Fructan
  • fructan
  • Fructan
  • fructans
  • Levan
  • Levan n
  • polyfructose

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

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KEGG:G10535
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CHEBI:28796

Additional References

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